Afternoon Allan, Drum dollies are a good idea, 2 points though - given the weight you are refering to the drums have either a liquid or fine granular content - this will constitute a "live" load unless brimming the centre of gravity will shift when inclined placing an eccentric loading on the dolly. Ensure the dolly is 25% greater SWL than the load to compensate. Place a lead block at the top of the slope (inexpensive) and attach a belay line (I can provide further details if required) to check the dolly (not the load) as it decends the slope. The rate of decent increases greatly with the dolly. Yours aye Db

Hi, If you're talking about manual, wheeled drum trolleys, then I've used these a lot in the past. Even a very gentle incline (or otherwise uneven ground) can cause difficulties with the handling - they run away with you downhill and are much harder to push uphill than on the flat. If the drums are full, then tilting the drum up onto the trolley can be hard going in itself. If you can't find a suitable mechanical means to do this, then make sure you've assessed the manual handling task throroughly. After we had assessed it, we trained the guys in the correct ways to handle the trolleys (always documented) and also restricted the task to the larger, fitter guys (and rotate the task as much as possible). Lastly, check the integrity of the containers carefully. You don't say what you're handling, but we had many a leaky drum which splashed all over the lifter as soon as it was tipped up (this is especially an issue with the 'clip top' drums - but the 'bung' tops can also leak if the top isn't screwed down tight). Bear in mind environmental risks too if you're transporting these drums near drains or ground and one gets away from you. Ta Stu

AllanG, Can you not get an flt in there and fit a drum attachment? i have also seen small manual flt type lifts that are suitable for lifting drums, try Powell, here; http://www.powellmailord...s+cylinder+handling.html No business link but used them 20 years ago for stuff and they are still around.

Not sure if this is of help, they manufacture so can custom fit to your requirements - this is why I used them. http://www.packline.co.uk/ (mods, I am in no way associated just used them to solve a similar problem :) )